Maria had a birthday this weekend!!!
We are so thankful for her! She came into our lives exactly when we needed her. Evan brought her to Nick’s funeral, and our first hug was in the visitation line…she has been a comforter to us ever since. We love you, Maria. 
Erich and Evan were both home this weekend…..my little boys are all grown up. I love you both so much.
Can you find Erich and Evan in this “old” picture of all the kids with Mamaw?
(Nick is right in the middle.)
Mallory got to come for the weekend too! All the way from Nashville! She brings such a bubbly fun spirit to our home and we are thankful to know that she will soon be our “daughter.” September 18th is the wedding date!
We love you, Mallory!
Olivia started golf last week!! I’ll let you know how she does!
This is a first for our family!!!
Tim, Olivia,and I had a fun time at the state tournament!!
We are so proud of the Raiders!
Todd spends most of his time playing tennis or running around with his friends, so I had a hard time finding a recent picture of him but I didn’t want to leave him out.
Because, this is “life” at our house.
We keep pressing on.
Making memories.
Laughing.
Crying.
Sharing.
Arguing.
Fussing.
Complaining.
Things aren’t always perfect here in the Nischan house.
I’d be lying if I claimed they were.
But we keep praying our way through every up and every down and trusting that God will pick us up when and where we fall short.
My friend Melanie has challenged me to pray for my family in a more fervent way, because we live in a time when the devil is doing all that he can to tear down anything built on love.
I wanted to share that challenge with you, too, and allow you to share any needs your family might have either through a comment or an email, so I can pray for your family too.
You are not alone in whatever you are facing.
It’s good for me to remind myself of that truth.
God never leaves or forsakes us even in the toughest of times…He is there.
Grief has been weighing me down recently to a level much lower than I had ever thought I would go again, but I have learned from several friends who have walked this road before me that this is normal and that, in time, these periods of deep grief will soften……I think I fear softening in my grief, because in some way the devil has convinced me that this pain is the only way to feel near Nick. But somewhere deep, down inside of me I know that Nick is never far away, and I have GOT to look up for strength and comfort and hope to press forward in this life.
Today I am determined to pull myself out of my own “pain” and pray for others, and that is what I am committing to do in the days and months ahead.
I am reminded of a poem that my roommate in college (20 years ago) had on our mirror.
“Lord, let me live from day to day
In such a self-forgetful way
That even when I kneel to pray
My prayer shall be for others.”
I will regularly be scrolling over the map on the lower part of the column to the right and praying for your “hearts” represented by your visits.
Praying faithfully and lovingly for my family and for all of you – my family through the blood of Jesus,
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
Such great photos of your family! I didn’t realize a wedding was in the future. How exciting – and bittersweet…all at the same time.
Satan does indeed want to use the days of grief to attack..and even destroy…our families. I surely see that in our home. My children’s faith has crumbled…one is so bitter and another is so floundering (feeling like trusting/leaning is a waste of time). I feel the one thing that could hold us all together and heal us along the way – our faith in a good and loving Heavenly father…our faith – is now a wedge between us.
No doubt Satan thinks he has won a victory…but there is power and victory in prayer. I would so appreciate your prayer for my family. Not only my children but also my husband.
And please know that I pray the same for your family. Every day..I pray for you by name.
Hugs sweet friend,
Jennifer
Tammy…funny you should post this right now…boy do I need it! I need to be more intentional about my prayer…
Within the past two weeks my two oldest nephews were arrested…one in Texas for robbery, the other for underage drinking…
I had a chance to share with my sister a littl bit Sunday…praying that the words take root in her heart.
Thanks friend!
Love you!
But we keep praying our way through every up and every down and trusting that God will pick us up when and where we fall short.
amen amen amen dear sister…
Your post brought such encouragement and hope to my spirit and heart..
((hugs))
Hey Tammy,
What great pictures! Enjoyed each one and yes, I found your handsome sons in that picture, all of them.
Olivia was so cute! (still is)
I’m so excited to tell you I had a dream of YOU! Yes, I got to meet you and was so excited. It was if we had known each other for years.
See, you are never far from my mind. And I pray, I will meet you one day!
Praying especially hard for you, Melanie, Tonya and all my friends who have treasures in heaven waiting for them.
Thanks for being such a blessing to us all.
Keep holding on to Jesus♥
Beautiful pics and reflections of His love through His children.
Tammy,
Since my sister passed it seems things continue to fall apart. My daughter’s marriage failed and she is not walking where she should. I too have let “things” weigh me down where I’ve not been there for others. I will NOT let it continue. I too, am ready to turn from my own pain and reach out to others. I’m believing more and more in the power of prayer, and letting go “in the flesh” and letting God take over.
I will continue to pray for you!
I love you dearly.
Sue